The 2012 election has already prompted a treasure trove of parodies, like Michelle Bachmann's Newsweek cover, Rick Santorum's Google problem and um what was the third one? Election season always brings its fair share of comedy, and this cycle has been no exception, with comedy site Funny or Die leading the charge with various satirical videos.

As the New Hampshire primary approaches, another GOP debate is set to air on ABC this Saturday, but not before Yahoo and Funny or Die host their own mock debate.

The companies on Thursday announced that they have teamed up for a collaboration dubbed the "Yahoo News/Funny or Die Presidential GOP Online Internet Cyber Debate." It will air Friday at 8am EST on Yahoo News and the Yahoo Screen page, reports the New York Times.

Moderated by former CNN host Larry King, the 16-minute spoof features a side-splitting cast of actors and comedians playing the Republican candidates including Horatio Sanz of Saturday Night Live fame as Newt Gingrich; John C. McGinley from Scrubs as Rick Santorum; Patrick Warburton playing Gov. Rick Perry; Leslie Jordan as Rep. Ron Paul; Greg Germann playing Jon Huntsmann; Erin Gibson as Rep. Michelle Bachmann,; and Twitter funnyman Rob Delaney as Mitt Romney.

Mike Tyson, who has already shown off his comedic chops in Funny or Die election spoofs, will reprise his role as former GOP hopeful and pizza mogul Herman Cain. Additionally, Bryan Safi will play Bachmann's husband Marcus and Reggie Brown will play President Obama.

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